Side-by-side technical data
Hotwav Note 13 Max vs TCL 605
Comparison between Hotwav Note 13 Max and TCL 605: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Hotwav and TCL.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Note 13 Max | 605 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.0 | 4.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.9 | 3.9 |
| Camera | 4.2 | 4.2 |
| Connectivity | 5.6 | 5.4 |
| Battery & charging | 5.3 | 5.6 |
Which one is for you?
Hotwav Note 13 Max, if you care about…
- Peak Display Brightness
- 500 nits
- against 480 nits
- Display Pixel Density
- 409 ppi
- against 262 ppi
- Drop Resistance Class
- A
- against B
- Drop Test Count
- 270
- against 180
TCL 605, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 6 GB
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.1
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Weight
- 190 g
- against 223 g
- Fast Charge Power
- 18 W
- against 10 W
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Note 13 Max | 605 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Unisoc Tiger T606 | MediaTek Helio G81 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 | Mali-G52 MC2 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | — |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.6 GHz | 2 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 256,000 | — |
| CPU Description | 2x1.6 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A75 cores at 2.0 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.8 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | — |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 8 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | — |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | — |
Design
| Specification | Note 13 Max | 605 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Gold, Purple | Black, White, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 9.2 mm | 8.3 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 78 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Body Height | 173 mm | 165.6 mm |
| Weight | 223 g | 190 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 70 % | 85.9 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Polycarbonate | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | — | IP54 |
| Drop Resistance Class | A Best value | B |
| Repairability Class | B | B |
| Drop Test Count | 270 Best value | 180 |
Battery
| Specification | Note 13 Max | 605 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | A Best value | B |
| Battery Capacity | 5,160 mAh | 5,200 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | — |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | 18 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable | Fast Charging |
| Battery Endurance | — | 49 h 7 min |
| Charge cycles | 800 | 1,000 Best value |
Display
| Specification | Note 13 Max | 605 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 500 nits Best value | 480 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.8″ Best value | 6.7″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,640 px Best value | 1,600 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 409 ppi Best value | 262 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,500 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, Scratch Resistant, Gorilla Glass, Panda Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch | Mohs Level 5, IPS LCD |
Sensors
| Specification | Note 13 Max | 605 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Note 13 Max | 605 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Thermometer Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer |
Software
| Specification | Note 13 Max | 605 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 14 | Android 15 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 14 | 15 Best value |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Note 13 Max | 605 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 1900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 |
| Cellular Technologies | LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.1 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, LDAC, SBC, AAC | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | Computer Sync, NFC, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, FM Radio, USB 2.0 | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Virtual Proximity Sensing, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
Audio
| Specification | Note 13 Max | 605 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, LDAC, SBC, AAC | Stereo Speakers |
Technical
| Specification | Note 13 Max | 605 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | T517D |
